SA32 7RB is in Brechfa, Carmarthen and Carmarthenshire district. SA32 7RB is located in the Llanegwad electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brechfa, Carmarthen, SA32 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA32 7RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 25.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15% | 13.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 45.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 21.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 95.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SA32 7RB was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% higher than the Abergwili average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
SA32 7RB has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Abergwili and the 216th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Maes Y Groes, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-10-04 | £183,657 |
| 16 Maes Y Groes, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-04 | £252,195 |
| Aelybryn, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-06 | £454,457 |
| 9 Maes Y Groes, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,250 | 2019-04-15 | £240,900 |
| Aelybryn, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-01-12 | £237,985 |
SA32 7RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SA32 7RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA32 7RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST ARMS | Old Forest Arms | 599 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 11.5% |
| Median download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.